Baby Gee

In an increasingly gentrified city, Baby Gee walks the line between a trendy date night spot and a cozy neighborhood dive bar. It works as both a destination bar and as a pit stop on a 4th street bar crawl. It’s clear that people who really knew Red Room, the bar that once stood in its place, as well as Long Beach drinking overall are at the helm. There’s no shortage of taps, including a hard seltzer, and a tasteful wine menu boasts skin-contact wine. What really elevates the tiny bar is its robust cocktail program complete with non-alcoholic options. Drinks are imaginative and playful (one comes with Bazooka bubblegum), but the final result would still satisfy a wide array of palates. Even on a crowded weekend night, if you can find a seat at Baby Gee, you’ll feel like you’re in your own little world.